Hate to Weight

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  • Bariatric Surgery Prep and Releasing Scale Anxiety

    In This Episode:

    • When ADHD takes over, both John and Emily need to stop.
    • Podcast Math: 2+4=Chicken
    • John went to the hospital this week and gets ready for bariatric surgery.
    • You should see John’s gallbladder!
    • Want to add something to your schedule? Start with small goals.
    • John admits he’s a wuss and he’s doing this amazing thing! Yay, John!
    • Find information about bariatric surgery with the hashtag #bsgcommunity.
    • If you go to the beach, and have a body, you have a beach body.
    • Should we do something fun for John on his surgery date?
    • Best advice for brides: Something will go wrong. Let it go.
    • Are you aware of your emotions when you step on the scale?
    • Don’t forget to breathe!
    • Also, don’t forget that the scale constantly fluctuates.
    • And practice gratitude.
    • The scale is a tool. It can be used for good or evil.
    • Do you get the #WinningWednesday song stuck in your head? (Sorry! - Emily)
    • Yay for everyone’s #WinningWednesdays!
    • Come celebrate your wins over in the Hate to Weight Discussion Group on Facebook!
    • Warning: We have a zero-tolerance policy for bullies in our Facebook group. Always be kind.

    Links Mentioned:

    • Our amazing weigh-in drop is done by Jason Bryant from MatTalkOnline

    Join Us On Our Journey:

    • Join our Facebook group: HatetoWeight.com/Facebook
    • Follow Emily and John on Instagram
    • Join us on Twitter: twitter.com/HateToWeight
    • Visit our Website: HatetoWeight.com
    • Email us: [email protected]
    • Check out John on Brilliant Observations, She Podcasts, and Unbelievably Stupid Podcast
    • Check out Emily’s other podcast: The Story Behind
    • Edited by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions
    50 min
  • Practice Pays Off and Meal Prepping Helps

    In This Episode:

    • We start the show off peppy!
    • Do you have social media muscle memory? Let us know!
    • John did food prep for the week and it helped!
    • John’s also looking into meditation and breathing exercises.
    • Box Breathing: breathe in for 4 counts - hold for 4 - out for 4 - hold for 4 - repeat
    • We talk a bit about the drain of “performing” as podcasters.
    • It’s so important to practice. Not just dieting and exercising, but practicing giving yourself grace and getting back on the wagon.
    • John’s Bariatric Surgery date is coming up!
    • Emily got nice containers for vegetables in her fridge!
    • John finds Bariatric Meals! (Local to South Jersey)
    • Yay for everyone’s #WinningWednesdays!
    • If you’re in the group and see trolls, please let us know. We love our group and our members and would never want to create a negative space.
    • Come celebrate your wins over in the Hate to Weight Discussion Group on Facebook!

    Links Mentioned:

    • Headspace App
    • Back To Basics Guided Meditation: For beginners & returning meditation users Video
    • Bariatric Boxes
    • Zero App (Intermittent Fasting App)
    • Life App (Intermittent Fasting App)
    • Follow Emily and John on Instagram
    • Our amazing weigh-in drop is done by Jason Bryant from MatTalkOnline

    Join Us On Our Journey:

    • Join our Facebook group: HatetoWeight.com/Facebook
    • Join us on Twitter: twitter.com/HateToWeight
    • Visit our Website: HatetoWeight.com
    • Email us: [email protected]
    • Check out John on Brilliant Observations, She Podcasts, and Unbelievably Stupid Podcast
    • Check out Emily’s other podcast: The Story Behind
    • Edited by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions
    46 min
  • Ice Cream Deals and a Hangry Shark (Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo)

    In This Episode:

    • Watch out for sharks in this episode — Emily is sorry for what she said when she was feisty.
    • Also, sorry for all the podcasting talk.
    • Emily got upset, but at least she didn’t run to food. (But someone was wrong on the internet!)
    • The Oreos Emily got last week left her with a craving for sugar more than she had before.
    • John ordered food this week because he knew he was going to the doctor. (He’s getting ready for bariatric surgery.) But then he saw a great deal on ice cream.
    • Do you get sucked into mindless eating?
    • John also ran into our friend of the show, Michele, who has gone through bariatric surgery.
    • John might be changing his Intermittent Fasting window to open earlier and stay open later.
    • If you’re Intermittent Fasting, the Fasting part can be more important than the eating part. Emily finds that keeping her fasting simple (only water, unsweetened or unflavored tea, of black coffee only).
    • Yay for everyone’s #WinningWednesdays!
    • Emily came up with a terrible idea for shoes that are also mini-scales. (No one create these!)
    • Come celebrate your wins over in the Hate to Weight Discussion Group on Facebook!

    Links Mentioned:

    • Cooper Bariatric
    • Follow Emily and John on Instagram
    • Our amazing weigh-in drop is done by Jason Bryant from MatTalkOnline

    Join Us On Our Journey:

    • Join our Facebook group: HatetoWeight.com/Facebook
    • Join us on Twitter: twitter.com/HateToWeight
    • Visit our Website: HatetoWeight.com
    • Email us: [email protected]
    • Check out John on Brilliant Observations, She Podcasts, and Unbelievably Stupid Podcast
    • Check out Emily’s other podcast: The Story Behind
    • Edited by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions
    31 min
  • What's Your Favorite Potato-Based Meal?

    In This Episode:

    • Emily discovered an Oreo she loves. Uh-oh.
    • Did you know John is the Oreo-eating champion of the podcast world?
    • Go ahead, shout at your dashboard, “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature.”
    • Emily has done yoga for 100 days in a row!
    • If you’re reading this, take some time to stretch!
    • John decides to go back to the basics for his diet.
    • Emily has a lot of potatoes to make. She also has never made a baked potato.
    • If you think you’re eating yams, it’s most likely a sweet potato.
    • John vs. The Squirrel
    • Lots of talk about seasoning.
    • Follow John on MyFitnessPall: HatetoWeightJohn
    • Yay for everyone’s #WinningWednesdays!
    • Come celebrate your wins over in the Hate to Weight Discussion Group on Facebook!

    Links Mentioned:

    • I Shake My Head with Lisa and Sam
    • Woman loses four stone in a year - by eating CHIPS and hash browns
    • Follow our friend Erika on Instagram!
    • Follow Emily and John on Instagram
    • Our amazing weigh-in drop is done by Jason Bryant from MatTalkOnline

    Join Us On Our Journey:

    • Join our Facebook group: HatetoWeight.com/Facebook
    • Join us on Twitter: twitter.com/HateToWeight
    • Visit our Website: HatetoWeight.com
    • Email us: [email protected]
    • Check out John on Brilliant Observations, She Podcasts, and Unbelievably Stupid Podcast
    • Check out Emily’s other podcast: The Story Behind
    • Edited by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions
    44 min
  • Going Shopping After Losing Weight

    In This Episode:

    • It’s Emily’s birthday when we’re recording! Dut-dut!
    • Even at McDonald’s, there are some healthier choices!
    • John’s getting into the groove of maintaining his new eating habits.
    • John gives us his morning recipe that is faster than going to the drive-thru!
    • What happens when dieting’s going good and you cheat? Do you feel bad after?
    • John is editing an audiobook about meditations for eating disorder recovery, which is awesome for him!
    • Emily got to go on a shopping spree because of all the weight she has lost.
    • What is with such inconsistent sizing of clothes?!
    • Sidetrack about how Macy’s gets you back in the store to buy more.
    • Decision Fatigue. Have you heard of it? Do you have it?
    • Do you use your weight as an excuse?
    • Once you start asking “what’s the worst that can happen?” you may find yourself with a little more confidence.
    • Yes, there is a difference between cheap and expensive undergarments.
    • Same with alcohol. (Also, find out Emily’s hack for making cheap vodka taste better.)
    • We probably see ourselves less than most other people in our lives!
    • Follow John on MyFitnessPall: HatetoWeightJohn
    • Yay for everyone’s #WinningWednesdays!
    • Come celebrate your wins over in the Hate to Weight Discussion Group on Facebook!

    Links Mentioned:

    • Face Brace Emily mentioned
    • Follow John on Instagram!
    • Even if you’re not a podcaster, Dave Jackson’s Impostor Syndrome episode of School of Podcasting is incredibly inspiring!
    • Our amazing weigh-in drop is done by Jason Bryant from MatTalkOnline

    Join Us On Our Journey:

    • Join our Facebook group: HatetoWeight.com/Facebook
    • Join us on Twitter: twitter.com/HateToWeight
    • Visit our Website: HatetoWeight.com
    • Email us: [email protected]
    • Check out John on Brilliant Observations, She Podcasts, and Unbelievably Stupid Podcast
    • Check out Emily’s other podcast: The Story Behind
    • Edited by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions
    50 min
  • John, Be Nice to Our Friend, John!

    In This Episode:

    • Did you hear Emily’s missing word? Email [email protected] with that word!
    • Emily and John got to hang out!
    • Thank you, Deborah, for the kind words for our friend, John!
    • We would love to go back to our former selves, when we *thought* we were fat, and just shake ourselves!
    • What is holding you back from doing what you want to do?
    • Emily lost her morning pages notebook for two days and she was going nuts.
    • It’s also Shark Week for Emily - that monthly visitor.
    • Emily has synesthesia — she sees names and words as colors.
    • Do you have a random notebook for notes?
    • We’re podcast editors — we relate podcasting to editing. Again.
    • Look for the success stories, not the horror stories.
    • The number on the scale isn’t how we should be measuring our success.
    • Follow John on MyFitnessPall: HatetoWeightJohn
    • Yay for everyone’s #WinningWednesdays!
    • For ladies starting IF, it messes with you cycle, just a heads up!
    • Come celebrate your wins over in the Hate to Weight Discussion Group on Facebook!

    Links Mentioned:

    • Jessica Kupferman from She Podcasts and Brilliant Observations
    • GetVokl
    • TextExpander - Get typing shortcuts fo the things you type the most!
    • Our amazing weigh-in drop is done by Jason Bryant from MatTalkOnline

    Join Us On Our Journey:

    • Join our Facebook group: HatetoWeight.com/Facebook
    • Join us on Twitter: twitter.com/HateToWeight
    • Visit our Website: HatetoWeight.com
    • Email us: [email protected]
    • Check out John on Brilliant Observations, She Podcasts, and Unbelievably Stupid Podcast
    • Check out Emily’s other podcast: The Story Behind
    • Edited by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions
    40 min
  • Dietitians and Being Uncomfortable

    In This Episode:

    • Emily drinks mushroom coffee! And she had some today and was a little wired.
    • Emily doesn’t share food!
    • John’s been doing more Instagram Stories.
    • John met with his dietician this week for the first time and they went over his MyFitnessPal list of food.
    • There are now new options for John’s Dude-Cooking!
    • John makes a deal with himself that he can have whatever he wants as long as he makes it himself.
    • Does cilantro taste like soap to you?
    • We started talking about delivery and how we keep fighting this!
    • Here’s what happened when we put ourselves out there: we have an amazing community and a lot of support! Not negativity.
    • Have you ever Googled how to eat a food?
    • Follow John on MyFitnessPall: HatetoWeightJohn
    • Yay for everyone’s #WinningWednesdays!
    • We get John a bit out of his comfort zone, but with support and love!
    • Come celebrate your wins over in the Hate to Weight Discussion Group on Facebook!

    Links Mentioned:

    • Emily’s mushroom coffee - Four Sigmata
    • Follow John on Instagram!
    • Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting and the Logical Weight Loss podcast
    • DoorDash
    • UberEats
    • Vote for The Story Behind in the Webby Awards!
    • Our amazing weigh-in drop is done by Jason Bryant from MatTalkOnline

    Join Us On Our Journey:

    • Join our Facebook group: HatetoWeight.com/Facebook
    • Join us on Twitter twitter.com/HateToWeight
    • Visit our Website: HatetoWeight.com
    • Email us: [email protected]
    • Check out John on Brilliant Observations, She Podcasts, and Unbelievably Stupid Podcast
    • Check out Emily’s other podcast: The Story Behind

    Edited by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions

    45 min
  • The Sleep-Deprived Episode

    In This Episode:

    • Emily’s been dealing with a sick kid — and it’s been affecting her sleep, which then affects her weight.
    • John’s having trouble sleeping because of his back. This is the week of no sleep!
    • Which would you pick? Back pain or a sick kid?
    • Hopefully you weren’t hungry when you listen. Sorry.
    • In intermittent fasting, the fasting hours are more important, so it affects the rest of our day when we don’t get enough sleep.
    • Emily’s other podcast, The Story Behind, is up for a Webby Award!
    • What would YOUR five-word acceptance speech be?
    • We talk about avoiding temptation by grocery shopping online and getting the delivery.
    • Emily’s looking for healthy drive-thru options. Thank goodness for smoothies!
    • Yay for everyone’s #WinningWednesdays!
    • We get into a talk about running! Maybe in our future?
    • Come celebrate your wins over in the Hate to Weight Discussion Group on Facebook!

    Links Mentioned:

    • Vote for The Story Behind in the Webby Awards!
    • Epic Film Guys
    • Serial
    • Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting and the Logical Weight Loss podcast
    • The Subliminal Influence of Ambient Music on Shoppers - Psychologist World
    • John on MyFitnessPal
    • Shane’s Running Program
    • Our amazing weigh-in drop is done by Jason Bryant from MatTalkOnline

    Join Us On Our Journey:

    • Join our Facebook group: HatetoWeight.com/Facebook
    • Join us on Twitter twitter.com/HateToWeight
    • Visit our Website: HatetoWeight.com
    • Email us: [email protected]
    • Check out John on Brilliant Observations, She Podcasts, and Unbelievably Stupid Podcast
    • Check out Emily’s other podcast: The Story Behind
    • Edited by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions
    33 min
  • Off the Rails, but Not Off the Wagon!

    (Sorry this episode was dated incorrectly and I (Emily) didn't catch it earlier! We weren't trying to play an April Fool's Day prank on you, dear listeners!)

    In This Episode:

    • Did you know our intro is live-read every time? Fun behind-the-scenes info.
    • Emily had a cold this week, took it easy, but still did yoga!
    • John’s back been acting up on him and no cooking for him.
    • But at least John’s logging his food. He GETS to log his food!
    • You only remember your first bite and your last.
    • Believe it or not, we don’t have an affiliate deal with Casper or Purple mattresses, but if you would really like a coupon code, we can find one for you. ;)
    • Do you justify preventative care? Emily justifies is with how much not fixing something would cost.
    • There is a naughty question from the chat, just a warning.
    • Boy, do we go off the subject of dieting a lot in this episode. Apologies.
    • Do any listeners drink shower water?
    • We have some fantastic #WinningWednesday posts!
    • Can we start a suspender trend, ladies?
    • Don’t fat-shame Emily’s cat!
    • Emily posted in the group on her Intermittent Fasting Anniversary! Go check out the post in the Hate to Weight Discussion Group on Facebook!

    Links Mentioned:

    • Zicam
    • Samantha from I Shake My Head with Lisa and Sam
    • The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
    • Do you follow Emily on Instagram? She is the Water Reminder-er.
    • Our amazing weigh-in drop is done by Jason Bryant from MatTalkOnline

    Join Us On Our Journey:

    • Join our Facebook group: HatetoWeight.com/Facebook
    • Join us on Twitter twitter.com/HateToWeight
    • Visit our Website: HatetoWeight.com
    • Email us: [email protected]
    • Check out John on Brilliant Observations, She Podcasts, and Unbelievably Stupid Podcast
    • Check out Emily’s other podcast: The Story Behind
    • Edited by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions
    37 min
  • Facing Fear and Full Moon Energy

    In This Episode:

    • Both of us are having a heck of a week!
    • John has been logging his food to prep for weight loss surgery.
    • John’s still doing Intermittent Fasting, but not keto so much.
    • Emily is on the fifth hole of her belt — the same belt she bought in one of the first episodes!
    • Emily’s energy is off the wall from the full moon!
    • “What is the worst thing that can happen?” — This is so empowering!
    • Do you mentally add the “but” to compliments?
    • We talk a lot about fears in this episode and unpack a lot of it.
    • Your body’s been through a lot! We “punish” it for not being perfect, but our body is more than that.
    • #WinningWednesday, including a callback to Emily’s belt from one of the first few episodes.
    • Join our the Hate to Weight Discussion Group on Facebook and have fun with us!
    • “Who dut-duts? You dut-dut!”

    Links Mentioned:

    • The side-snap belt Emily mentions
    • John’s Fear Test
    • Podfest Multimedia Expo
    • Follow listener Brendan on Instagram!
    • Our amazing weigh-in drop is done by Jason Bryant from MatTalkOnline

    Join Us On Our Journey:

    • Join our Facebook group: HatetoWeight.com/Facebook
    • Join us on Twitter twitter.com/HateToWeight
    • Visit our Website: HatetoWeight.com
    • Email us: [email protected]
    • Check out John on Brilliant Observations, She Podcasts, and Unbelievably Stupid Podcast
    • Check out Emily’s other podcast: The Story Behind
    • Edited by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions
    36 min

About Hate to Weight

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What better way for two podcasters to check in with each other on their weight loss adventures than by starting a podcast about it? Join John and Emily as they try their hardest to shed those pesky pounds and check in with each other.